- federal enclave
- A federal institution, such as a military base, within a state. A place failing within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 395.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
federal enclave
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